CSI: Autopsy an Empire How to Write an Obituary: While this site is designed for people, not civilizations—some of the same rules apply. Remember, the obituary must be in the form of a poster. How to Write a Eulogy: Tips and tricks for preparing an effective eulogy. The eulogy for your civilization must be 1-2 pages.
Databases: **GVRL**-Gale Virtual Reference Library. Use a simple search to look for your technology or use the advance search feature to combine search terms.
**World History in Context**- This is a good place for research information. You can also find maps and pictures on this database.
World Book- Use the student or advanced area of this database. This is useful for general information.
Websites: Britannica- Good, but short articles on a wide variety of technologies from history.
History World- Good overview of the history of technology.
**Astrolabe:**This navigational tool was used to measure the height of the sun or a star above the horizon. It was later replaced by the sextant in seagoing navigation.
**Caravel:**This website from Texas A&M University details how the ships of discovery were instrumental in exploration.
**Stirrup:**Fascinating look at how the stirrup changed warfare.
Presentation Help: Presentation Zen: Go to this site to learn how to make your presentation great! Of special interest is the tab listed “Slide Tips”.
Last updated March 2018
CSI: Autopsy an Empire
How to Write an Obituary: While this site is designed for people, not civilizations—some of the same rules apply. Remember, the obituary must be in the form of a poster.
How to Write a Eulogy: Tips and tricks for preparing an effective eulogy. The eulogy for your civilization must be 1-2 pages.
Overview of Classical Civilizations: From Allegany-Limestone School District.
**GALE VIRTUAL REFERENCE LIBRARY** Start your research here!
Greek Civilization
www.historyguide.org/ancient/ancient.html
www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/prehistory/aegean/index.shtml
www.pbs.org/empires/thegreeks/
http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/
The Rise and Fall of Rome
http://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/ancient-rome
http://www.ushistory.org/civ/6f.asp
India (Gupta)
http://www.ushistory.org/civ/8e.asp
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Gupta-dynasty
https://www.ancient.eu/Gupta_Empire/
China (Han)
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Han-dynasty
https://www.ancient.eu/Han_Dynasty/
Ottoman Empire Newspaper Project: Download the templates below, click enable editing to begin. Remember to save your work where you can find it.
Research Links for the Ottoman Empire Project:
Gale World History in Context: Type your search into the search bar.
Gale Virtual Reference Library: Use either the basic (Ottoman Empire) or advance (Ottoman Empire AND Women) to locate the information you need.
World Book: Use either the Student or the Advanced tabs.
Useful Websites:
BBC Research Page: Contains history of the empire and information about sultans.
Encyclopedia Britannica: Useful information about the Ottoman’s.
History World: Link to history of the Ottomans and a timeline.
Hurriyet Daily News: A leading news source for Turkey and the region. This link will send to you an article about women in the Ottoman Empire.
Information Please: Brief history of the empire.
Ottoman Architecture: History of the architecture from the Museum with No Frontiers website.
Ottoman Cuisine: History of the Ottoman kitchen and cuisine.
Turkish Culture: Click on the tile that represents the area you are looking to research.
Early Technology in Global History
Databases:
**GVRL**-Gale Virtual Reference Library. Use a simple search to look for your technology or use the advance search feature to combine search terms.
**World History in Context**- This is a good place for research information. You can also find maps and pictures on this database.
World Book- Use the student or advanced area of this database. This is useful for general information.
Websites:
Britannica- Good, but short articles on a wide variety of technologies from history.
History World- Good overview of the history of technology.
**Astrolabe:**This navigational tool was used to measure the height of the sun or a star above the horizon. It was later replaced by the sextant in seagoing navigation.
**Caravel:**This website from Texas A&M University details how the ships of discovery were instrumental in exploration.
**Stirrup:**Fascinating look at how the stirrup changed warfare.
Presentation Help:
Presentation Zen: Go to this site to learn how to make your presentation great! Of special interest is the tab listed “Slide Tips”.
Prepared by: Beth Kois, M.Ed.